DraKhen99

Hi all, I've got a 2004 GT Vert, and when I had it up on a lift the other day, I noticed what look like (at least) partial subframe connectors on both sides of the car, running front to back.

My question is this: Did the 2004's (or GTs or Verts, specifically) come with subframe connectors from the factory?

I'll try and get a camera so I can take pics of it.

Thanks!

-John

MustangManiac017

im pretty sure verts came with some, but they can easily be improved upon with MM full lengths

BADSEED

all verts have them, to keep the car from flexing thats why the verts are also 150lbs heavier

livefast1

verts and mach 1s came with those sf connectors. they are crap, i mean they are held on by 2 ten millimeter bolts. i made my own subframe connectors by buying sum thick gauged steel and duplicating the bends on the factory sf connectors. then i welded on a piece of angle iron to attach to the seat mounting bolts. it was pretty easy and cost me like 20 bux

DraKhen99

Ahh, interesting - makes sense though!

livefast1 - could you tell a difference between your custom sf connectors and welded-on ones?

-John

livefast1

it was like night and day. the custom ones made it hook alot better. when i hit it before it felt kinda sloppy you could almost feel the body flex. after i made my own i realized much better weight transfer.

DraKhen99

Hmm, methinks this would make a good weekend project

Got a write-up?

-John

livefast1

well i had stock connectors so, i had a template to make them off of so i can tell you from there. i got10 ft. of 1 1/2 very heavy gauged box iron. i cut these 2 pieces in 2. using a vice i clamped one piece of box iron next to my stock sf connector. using a torch i heated the area i wanted to bend and i bent the box iron tomatch the angle on the sf connector. you will do this twice as there are 2 bends. repeat on the other piece of box iron.next i cut a smaller piece of box iron, i believe it was 1/2x1/2, about 10-12 inches. this is to be used for the seat braces. i heated the ends of this piece of metal and hammered them flat. i then measured from bolt to bolt the 2 studs that protrude the bottom of the car which are the seat mounts. i marked these measurements on the flat pieces of the small box iron and drilled 2 holes. next i put the seat brace box iron and started 2 nuts to hold it loosely on. next i used a jackstand to hold the new sf connector beneath the frame and the seat brace. i then tacked the seat brace onto the sf connector. then i took the sf connector down and finished completly welding the seat brace on. then i used a gasket grinder to grind the length of the frame i would be welding to. some people like to put ice bags on the carpet to protect it from "fire"but i didnt do anything and my car is still in one piece so thats up to you. next i bolted the new sf connector up by the seat mounts and then proceded to weld the length of the sf connector.repeat for other side. then wile they were still remotely hot i gave the new connectors a couple coats of spray paint to prevent surface rust. and then enjoy i know i am.

o by the way make sure you do this on a drive on lift or on the ground if you dont have a drive on lift. other wise you will most likely throw off all body alignment. panels will be off and your doors will most likely not close.